Published 14 October 2026
Swedish power metal outfit Tungsten have released their new studio album Ashes through PERCEPTION, powered by Reigning Phoenix Music, and marked its arrival with a music video for “Supernova”.
The new record continues the band’s blend of heavy riffs, melodic hooks and big choruses. It follows 2024’s The Grand Inferno, with the band working on the new material between touring and live appearances throughout 2025.
“Supernova” gives listeners another entry point into the album, with the accompanying clip now available to watch. The 11-track collection also includes “The North Will Rise”, featuring Sonata Arctica vocalist Tony Kakko.
Watch and listen
Watch the “Supernova” music video
Ashes tracklist
Joker
Bite My Tongue
Fuego Del Sol
Supernova
Happy
Ted The Exorcist
Sunshine Of Fall
The North Will Rise (feat. Tony Kakko of Sonata Arctica)
For Thee
Ruin
The Forge
About Tungsten
Tungsten was formed in 2016 by drummer Anders Johansson and his sons Nick and Karl Johansson, with vocalist Mike Andersson completing the line-up. Their debut album We Will Rise arrived in 2019, followed by Tundra, Bliss and The Grand Inferno.
The current line-up features Mike Andersson on lead vocals, Karl Johansson on bass, keyboards and vocals, Nick Johansson on guitar, and Anders Johansson on drums. The band has toured with acts including Bloodbound, Firewind, Sonata Arctica and All For Metal, alongside appearances at festivals such as Sweden Rock and RockHarz.
Source: RPM Promo media release. Artwork supplied with the release.
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Enjoy our independent music news? Shout Brendan the blind guy a coffee to help keep the stories coming.<p><strong>Published 14 October 2026</strong></p><p>Swedish power metal outfit Tungsten have released their new studio album <em>Ashes</em> through PERCEPTION, powered by Reigning Phoenix Music, and marked its arrival with a music video for “Supernova”.</p><p>The new record continues the band’s blend of heavy riffs, melodic hooks and big choruses. It follows 2024’s <em>The Grand Inferno</em>, with the band working on the new material between touring and live appearances throughout 2025.</p><p>“Supernova” gives listeners another entry point into the album, with the accompanying clip now available to watch. The 11-track collection also includes “The North Will Rise”, featuring Sonata Arctica vocalist Tony Kakko.</p><h3>Watch and listen</h3><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzi09zubrYk">Watch the “Supernova” music video</a></p><p><a href="https://tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR">Order or listen to Ashes</a></p><h3>Ashes tracklist</h3><ol><li>Joker</li><li>Bite My Tongue</li><li>Fuego Del Sol</li><li>Supernova</li><li>Happy</li><li>Ted The Exorcist</li><li>Sunshine Of Fall</li><li>The North Will Rise (feat. Tony Kakko of Sonata Arctica)</li><li>For Thee</li><li>Ruin</li><li>The Forge</li></ol><h3>About Tungsten</h3><p>Tungsten was formed in 2016 by drummer Anders Johansson and his sons Nick and Karl Johansson, with vocalist Mike Andersson completing the line-up. Their debut album <em>We Will Rise</em> arrived in 2019, followed by <em>Tundra</em>, <em>Bliss</em> and <em>The Grand Inferno</em>.</p><p>The current line-up features Mike Andersson on lead vocals, Karl Johansson on bass, keyboards and vocals, Nick Johansson on guitar, and Anders Johansson on drums. The band has toured with acts including Bloodbound, Firewind, Sonata Arctica and All For Metal, alongside appearances at festivals such as Sweden Rock and RockHarz.</p><p><em>Source: RPM Promo media release. Artwork supplied with the release.</em></p><h3>Support Keen Eye 4 Concerts</h3><p>Enjoy our independent music news? <a href="https://ko-fi.com/brendanlewis94">Shout Brendan the blind guy a coffee</a> to help keep the stories coming.</p>